Masters Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Institutional Factors Associated With Preparedness of Nurse Managers in Mentorship Role: A Case Of Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)Mentorship plays a crucial role in the professional development of nurses, emphasizing a patient-centric approach to nursing care. However, there exists a lack of clarity regarding the preparatory measures for nurses in ... -
Factors Influencing Curriculum Implementation on Emergency Obstetrics And Neonatal Care For Faith-Based Diploma Nursing Students in Meru And Tharaka Nithi Counties
(KeMU, 2024-09)Maternal and newborn healthcare is fundamental to achieving positive health outcomes in a country. The implementation of the curriculum on emergency obstetrics and neonatal care (EmONC) plays a crucial role in preparing ... -
Utilization of Social Media in Work-Related Activities Among Healthcare Providers at National Spinal Injury Hospital, Nairobi
(KeMU, 2024-09)Technology has permitted all aspects of life. Social media has been used to improve health and enhance practice. However, many professionals have not developed ways to extend professionalism in social media platforms, which ... -
Influence of Psychosocial Factors on Unhealthy Behaviour Among Patients With Lifestyle Diseases in Kiambu County - Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-10)Unhealthy behaviour such as unhealthy diets, inactive lifestyle, smoking and harmful alcohol use misuse are a significant contributor to lifestyle-related illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, heart diseases, and obesity. ... -
Barriers to Uptake and Utilization of Linda Mama Initiative Among Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 Years) In Kajiado North Sub-County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)Maternal mortality remains a significant concern globally, with substantial improvements observed over the years yet persisting challenges, particularly in resource-constrained regions like Kenya. From 2000 to 2018 according ... -
Evaluation of Factors Associated With Utilization of Postnatal Care Services at Kajiado County: NHIF Linda Mama Programme
(KeMU, 2024-09)Post-natal care has been demonstrated as an integral component in the continuum of care, as it greatly helps in reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. However, the uptake of the post-natal services has been ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Adolescents in Turkana South Sub County, Turkana County, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2024-09)The study was on factors influencing utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among adolescents in Turkana South Sub-County, Turkana County, Kenya. Services for teenage reproductive health-affiliated ... -
Determinants of Antibiotic Prescription Practices For Pneumonia Among Clinicians at Mbagathi Level 5 Hospital, Nairobi County- Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)Antibiotic prescribing practices play a critical role in addressing the rising concern of antibiotic resistance and optimizing patient outcomes. While a majority demonstrated a good understanding of the importance of ... -
Factors influencing the Uptake of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in Tana River County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)The global disease burden of cervical cancer is unevenly distributed worldwide. It is borne in sub-Saharan Africa where concerning trends in increasing cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates have been reported. Of ... -
Sociodemographic and Psychosocial Determinants Associated With Women Cardiovascular Health in Thika And Kiambu Level Five Hospitals in Kiambu, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2024-09)Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, with sociodemographic, psychosocial, and socioeconomic risks often under-recognized, particularly among women. In 2019, 35% of all deaths in women were ... -
Determining Occurrence of Hypertension Disease & Associated Risk Factors Among Hiv Patients on Anti-Retroviral Treatment in Nairobi County
(KeMU, 2024-09)In Sub Saharan Africa region, age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension has exceeded the global index with an estimated prevalence of 30%, it has the highest figures in the world. Even though a lot of evidence indicate raising ... -
Comparative Analysis of Diarrhoeal Morbidity and Complementary Feeding Practices Among Children 6-59 Months In Rice Growing Regions of Kirinyaga, Kisumu and Kwale County
(KeMU, 2024-09)Globally, diarrhea remains a significant public health concern, affecting an estimated 2.5 billion children under five annually and contributed to 10% mortality in 2015. In Africa, approximately 696 million under-fives ... -
Effect of Marketing Strategies on Post-Pandemic Reopening Performance of Star-Rated Hotels in the South Rift Circuit, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)The hotel industry in Kenya, as well as across Africa, is fiercely competitive and plays a crucial role in bolstering the nation's economy. It serves as a vital source of foreign exchange, employment opportunities, and ... -
Influence of Psycho-Social Factors on Skin Bleaching Among Women in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2024-09)Skin-bleaching refers to using beauty products like creams and soaps to whiten the skin. Past studies have indicated that skin-bleaching products have negative implications for the user. However, many women in Nairobi ... -
Assessing Factors Hindering the Effectiveness of The Family Muac Program in Detecting Malnutrition Among Under-Five Years Children in Banisa Sub-County, Mandera County
(KeMU, 2024-09)The Family MUAC Program, which involves training mothers and caregivers to use a Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape to detect signs of malnutrition in children, has shown positive outcomes in terms of improving nutrition ... -
Factors Associated With the Diet Quality of Mothers and Infants'Birth Weight at Lodwar Referral Hospital in Turkana County-Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)Maternal factors, especially dietary aspects before and after pregnancy, have been shown to impact maternal outcomes over the years. Low birth weight, small for gestational age, and preterm babies have been linked to dietary ... -
Evaluation of The Determinants of Uptake of Oral Rehydration Salts And Zinc in The Management of Childhood Diarrhea in Navakholo Sub County; Kakamega County
(KeMU, 2024-09)Diarrheal diseases remain a major public health issue in Kenya, contributing significantly to illness and death among children under five years old. The use of oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc is globally recognized ... -
M-Shopping Application’S Construct: Modelling Proximity and Route Map With Regard to Consumers’ M-Shopping Behaviour in Kenyas Nairobi Metropolitan Region
(KeMU, 2024-09)Mobile shopping only relates to specific elements of the purchase process, mostly in business-to-consumer and consumer-to-consumer scenarios. M-shopping is one of the most popular online pastimes in the world, with e-commerce ... -
Factors Affecting The Utilization of Family Planning Services Among Women of Reproductive Age in Eldas Sub-County, Wajir County
(KeMU, 2024-09)Wajir County in Kenya has seen a rapid increase in its population over recent decades, leading to resource shortages. Factors contributing to this include high birth rates, early marriages, unmet needs for family planning, ... -
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Non-Technical Approach to Cyber Security Management for Kenya Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning Nlims System.
(KeMU, 2024-10)Cyber security threats and vulnerabilities are influenced by human behavior, making them complex systems. The conventional reductionist approach to managing technical aspects of cyber security is limited, as it cannot ...
